Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO.

I’ve never heard of this place, but saw it along my route to Durango. I figured I’d settle in here for the weekend before heading further south. The scenery is vivid and dramatic, however the only way to view this canyon is from the rim. There are no trails leading down to the river below because of the steepness of the canyon walls. There is one road that goes down with 16% grades and limited access once you reach the river. The park is at 8500 feet. This morning temps were in the mid to upper 30s!